How to Help Your Executive Prevent Decision Fatigue [Infographic]
Did you know that your executive most likely struggles with something called decision fatigue? As assistants we can help prevent the energy
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- Mar 14, 2019
- 2 min
How to Repair a Working Relationship with Your Boss
We often have to work with people we are not the biggest fans of. However, what if your boss ends up being the person you have the most diff
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- Jul 14, 2018
- 2 min
How to Ask Clarifying Questions to Get Missing Details on Tasks
Learning how to ask effective clarifying questions is an important skill that can save lots of time and stress for you and the person assign
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- Jun 23, 2018
- 2 min
Top 3 Ways an EA Can Do a Stellar Job
Although our roles as executive assistants have varying demands, there are some general ways each one of us can be as effective as possible.
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Dana Ferrante
- May 12, 2018
- 5 min
Pitch Perfect: How to Convince Your Boss to Make a Change
No matter what type of support role you are in, speaking up is always a challenge. Here are four common scenarios and the tactics you can us
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- Apr 28, 2018
- 3 min
How to Effectively Ask for a Raise
I know it can be nerve-wracking asking for a raise. Asking for more money is not an easy thing to do! However, with enough preparation, you
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- Apr 7, 2018
- 2 min
6 More Amazing Resources to Help Polish Your Writing
Since I published my first article listing out helpful proofreading tips, I have found even more great apps! Having impeccable writing...
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- Mar 24, 2018
- 2 min
How to Write a Stellar "While You Were Away" Overview
In one of my roles as an EA/PA the executive I supported traveled quite a bit. He liked having a printed high level overview in his home whe
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Sitara Warren
- Mar 17, 2018
- 3 min
How to Build Good Working Relationships
It's not companies that talk to one another; it's people. If you make the effort to build relationships with colleagues, clients, an
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- Mar 10, 2018
- 1 min
[Infographic] How to Successfully Negotiate
Negotiating is a skill that will not only help you in your personal life but can increase your value as an assistant. I went into detail on
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- Nov 4, 2017
- 7 min
How to Excel as an Assistant in the C-Suite
Diana Brandl shares her tips on how to successfully assist executives in the C-Suite.
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- Sep 16, 2017
- 4 min
How to Effortlessly Polish Your Writing
It is difficult to proofread your own writing. Here are the tools I use to proofread my writing as well as a few other tips that can be used
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- Sep 2, 2017
- 5 min
How to Be Confident in a New Managerial Assistant Role
Just like any other new skill, delegation takes practice. Eventually assigning tasks to your team of assistants will feel like any other tas
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- Aug 26, 2017
- 4 min
How to Turn Down Requests for Your Time Politely
I love being the go-to person that everyone can count on to get things done. However, there are occasional times when it's important to
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- Aug 5, 2017
- 3 min
Why You Need to Keep Those Glowing Thank You Notes
Keeping a file of all the glowing thank you notes you receive at work is something that will only benefit you.
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- Jul 7, 2017
- 5 min
How to Prepare for a Family Work Trip
Although work trips add a whole other set of responsibilities on your plate, thinking through the details of the overall journey in advance
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Christina Holzhauser and Layne Tinsley
- Jul 1, 2017
- 6 min
14 Terrific Tips for New Admin Bloggers
Every single admin has valuable knowledge to share. If you have ever considered starting a blog, the founder of Administrative Sparkle and m
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- Jun 17, 2017
- 2 min
Assistants: Let's Choose Camaraderie
I choose to support fellow administrative professionals through positive interactions. I choose to foster that feeling of camaraderie amongs
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- Jun 10, 2017
- 4 min
How to Master a Successful Elevator Pitch
When thinking of elevator pitches, do you just think of someone selling his or her product or service? It actually is so much more.
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- May 27, 2017
- 4 min
Do You Set Clear Work-Home Boundaries?
Overall, the perfect work-home balance differs for each assistant. Being cognizant of the type of boundaries you prefer and learning how to
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